Theme 1B

THEME 1B: DELIVERING WATER FROM SOURCE TO TAP (TREATMENT)

As the global population increases and many cities face challenges with the sustainability of existing water sources, the discourse on development of alternative water sources is now more pertinent than ever. This year will introduce a new perspective by featuring advanced technologies for brackish groundwater management in addition to the traditional focus on water reuse and desalination. Furthermore, as seawater desalination technologies have become more established over the last two decades, we will now delve deeper into how these processes can be advanced by examining cost barriers, integration with water reuse and beneficial reuse of brine. Following the trend of smart technologies, topics on the use of sensors and artificial intelligence will also be explored along with asset management in our changing societies. As the pace of technological advancement quickens and the race for sustainability intensifies, the fundamentals need to remain central to the discussion in order to achieve treatment goals.

Theme 1B aims to profile innovative water treatment technologies and processes specifically in the following areas: